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Zealand Pharma A/S Page 1 of 14 Company Announcement - No. 37 / 2015 Growing lixisenatide (Lyxumia ® ) royalty revenue In late July 2015, Sanofi submitted lixisenatide for regulatory approval in the US Successful completion of LixiLan-O, the first pivotal Phase III trial with LixiLan Important developmental advances for the proprietary pipeline products; danegaptide for reperfusion injuries and stable glucagon for hypoglycemia Full year 2015 revenue guidance slightly raised due to exchange rate changes Copenhagen, 28 August 2015 Zealand Pharma A/S (“Zealand”) (CVR no. 20 04 50 78) (Nasdaq Co- penhagen: ZEAL) announces financial results in line with expectations for the first half year from 1 January to 30 June 2015 and that several important product and pipeline milestones were met in the second quarter and the period thereafter. Financial results for H1 2015 in line with expectations (H1 2014 figures in brackets) Lyxumia ® royalty revenue: DKK 13.4 million (8.1) / EUR 1.8 million (1.1), up 65% year-on-year Total revenue: DKK 13.4 million (89.3) / EUR 1.8 million (12.0), as no milestone payments were recorded for the period Net result: DKK -132.4 million (-18.9) / EUR -17.8 million (-2.5) Cash and cash equivalents as of 30 June 2015: DKK 468.6 million (297.6) / EUR 62.8 million (39.9) Earnings per share: DKK -5.79 (-0.83) / EUR -0.78 (-0.11) Several product and pipeline highlights in Q2 2015 and the period thereafter Lixisenatide (Lyxumia ® ) Type 2 diabetes (Sanofi): Key milestones met - ELIXA study established cardiovascular safety for lixisenatide - Results from the GetGoal Duo II Phase IIIb trial show potential advantages of adding lixisenatide to Lantus ® supporting its use for insulin intensification treatment - US regulatory submission of lixisenatide by Sanofi in late July 2015 Zealand Interim report for H1 2015 (un-audited) Financial results in line with expectations and important progress of the pipeline

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Company Announcement - No. 37 / 2015

Growing lixisenatide (Lyxumia®) royalty revenue

In late July 2015, Sanofi submitted lixisenatide for regulatory approval in the US

Successful completion of LixiLan-O, the first pivotal Phase III trial with LixiLan

Important developmental advances for the proprietary pipeline products;

danegaptide for reperfusion injuries and stable glucagon for hypoglycemia

Full year 2015 revenue guidance slightly raised due to exchange rate changes

Copenhagen, 28 August 2015 – Zealand Pharma A/S (“Zealand”) (CVR no. 20 04 50 78) (Nasdaq Co-

penhagen: ZEAL) announces financial results in line with expectations for the first half year from 1

January to 30 June 2015 and that several important product and pipeline milestones were met in the

second quarter and the period thereafter.

Financial results for H1 2015 in line with expectations (H1 2014 figures in brackets)

Lyxumia® royalty revenue: DKK 13.4 million (8.1) / EUR 1.8 million (1.1), up 65% year-on-year

Total revenue: DKK 13.4 million (89.3) / EUR 1.8 million (12.0), as no milestone payments were

recorded for the period

Net result: DKK -132.4 million (-18.9) / EUR -17.8 million (-2.5)

Cash and cash equivalents as of 30 June 2015: DKK 468.6 million (297.6) / EUR 62.8 million (39.9)

Earnings per share: DKK -5.79 (-0.83) / EUR -0.78 (-0.11)

Several product and pipeline highlights in Q2 2015 and the period thereafter

Lixisenatide (Lyxumia®) –Type 2 diabetes (Sanofi): Key milestones met

- ELIXA study established cardiovascular safety for lixisenatide

- Results from the GetGoal Duo II Phase IIIb trial show potential advantages of adding lixisenatide to

Lantus® supporting its use for insulin intensification treatment

- US regulatory submission of lixisenatide by Sanofi in late July 2015

Zealand Interim report for H1 2015 (un-audited)

Financial results in line with expectations and important

progress of the pipeline

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LixiLan – Type 2 diabetes (Sanofi): Successful completion of LixiLan-O, the first pivotal Phase III

clinical trial to read out, demonstrating statistically superior reduction in HbA1c (average blood glucose

over the previous three months) compared with lixisenatide and compared with insulin glargine 100

units/mL

Danegaptide – Cardiac reperfusion injuries: Zealand has completed the enrolment of patients in its

Phase II Proof-of-Concept trial confirming that results will be available in Q1 2016

ZP4207 - Stable glucagon rescue pen for severe hypoglycemia events: Phase I results showed good

safety and tolerability and effects on raising blood glucose levels in Type 1 diabetes patients,

supporting further clinical development

ZP4207 - Stable glucagon multi-dose use for mild to moderate hypoglycemia: Advanced into clinical

Phase Ib development, supported by a DKK 12 million (USD 1.8 million) grant from the Helmsley

Charitable Trust. Trial enrolment has been completed and results are expected later in Q3 2015.

Commenting on the interim report, Britt Meelby Jensen, President and CEO of Zealand, said:

“It has been a strong half year for Zealand with important advances across the business. Royalty income

outside the US continues to grow, as Lyxumia® is made available for a wider field of patients worldwide.

Further, we are encouraged that the results of the ELIXA CV safety study firmly establish this Zealand

invented GLP-1 agonist as a diabetes medicine with proven high safety. Sanofi’s subsequent submissions

of lixisenatide for regulatory approval in the US as well as the promising outcome of the first pivotal Phase

III trial with LixiLan, have also strengthening the prospects for both products. In parallel, we have been

advancing our own pipeline of novel peptide medicines with important progress for both danegaptide for

cardiac reperfusion injuries and our stable glucagon for hypoglycemia associated with diabetes. I look

forward to sharing more news from our pipeline in the months to come.”

Financial guidance for 2015

Zealand’s financial guidance for 2015 has been slightly changed due to exchange rate impact.

Royalty revenue from Sanofi’s global sales of lixisenatide (Lyxumia®) is expected to grow, but no specific

guidance on the level of 2015 royalties can be provided, as Sanofi has yet to provide guidance on full-year

sales of Lyxumia®. As for event driven milestone payments from partners, expectations have been raised to

DKK 155 million / EUR 21 million (from previously expected DKK 140 million / EUR 19 million) due to

appreciation of the US-dollar.

Net operating expenses in 2015 are still expected at a range of DKK 225-235 million / EUR 30-32 million.

Expected news flow outlook for H2 2015

Q3: LixiLan – Outcome of LixiLan-L pivotal trial

Stable glucagon (ZP4207) multiply-dose – Completion and results from the Phase Ib trial

Q4: Lixisenatide – Royalty report and update for Q3 2015

LixiLan – Regulatory submission in the US (Sanofi)

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Financial calendar 2015

5 November Interim report for the first 9 months of 2015

H1 2015 conference call details

Zealand’s management will host a conference call today at 14.00 CET/ 08:00 EDT to present the H1 2015

interim report. Participating on the call will be Britt Meelby Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer,

Mats Blom, Chief Financial Officer, and Hanne Leth Hillman, Senior Vice President for Investor Relations

and Communications. The presentation will be conducted in English and followed by a Q&A session.

The dial-in numbers are:

DK standard access +45 32 71 16 58

UK and international +44 (0) 20 3427 1906

US (free dial-in) +1 877 280 1254

A live audio cast of the call with an accompanying slide presentation will be available via the following link,

http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/xoisirgi, accessible also from the Investor section of Zealand’s website

(www.zealandpharma.com). Participants in the audio cast are advised to register approximately 10 minutes

before the start of the call.

●●●●●

For further information, please contact

Britt Meelby Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer

Tel: +45 51 67 61 28, email: [email protected]

Hanne Leth Hillman, Senior Vice President for Investor Relations & Communications

Tel: +45 50 60 36 89, email: [email protected]

About Zealand Pharma

Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen: ZEAL) (“Zealand”) is a biotechnology company with leading

expertise in the identification, design and development of novel peptide medicines. Zealand has a proprietary pipeline of

novel drug candidates, which is being advanced in development in-house, and a portfolio of products and projects under

license collaborations with Sanofi, Helsinn Healthcare and Boehringer Ingelheim – primarily in the fields of cardio-

metabolic diseases and acute care indications. The proprietary pipeline include danegaptide for Ischemic Reperfusion

Injury in Phase II development and the stable glucagon analogue, ZP4207 in two clinical development programs; as a

ready-to-use rescue pen for severe hypoglycemia in preparation for Phase II and as a multiple-dose version for mild to

moderate hypoglycemia in Phase I, as well as several preclinical peptide therapeutics.

Zealand has invented lixisenatide, a once-daily prandial GLP-1 agonist, which is marketed globally (ex-US) by Sanofi for

the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Sanofi submitted lixisenatide for regulatory approval in the US in late July 2015, and

has a combination of lixisenatide with insulin glargine (Lantus®) in Phase III development with regulatory submissions

expected in Q4 2015 in the US and in Q1 2016 in Europe.

The company is based in Copenhagen (Glostrup), Denmark. For further information about our company and activities,

please visit: www.zealandpharma.com

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Key figures for the group

DKK thousand 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014

INCOME STATEMENT 1.4 - 30.6 1.4 - 30.6 1.1 - 30.6 1.1 - 30.6 1.1 - 31.12

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Note Q2 Q2 H1 H1 Full year

Revenue 7,061 4,294 13,400 89,291 153,773

Royalty expenses -920 -581 -1,774 -12,055 -13,776

Gross profit 6,141 3,713 11,626 77,236 139,997

Research and development expenses -62,481 -45,115 -114,277 -82,041 -180,036

Administrative expenses -11,597 -6,841 -19,087 -14,830 -39,826

Other operating income 3,369 131 7,657 131 6,328

Operating result -64,568 -48,112 -114,081 -19,504 -73,537

Net financial items -14,434 371 -20,469 613 1,047

Tax on ordinary activities 2,195 0 2,195 0 7,500

Net result for the period (after tax) -76,807 -47,741 -132,355 -18,891 -64,990

Comprehensive income for the period -76,807 -47,741 -132,355 -18,891 -64,990

Earnings per share - basic (DKK) -3.39 -2.11 -5.79 -0.83 -2.87

Earnings per share - diluted (DKK) -3.39 -2.10 -5.79 -0.83 -2.87

2015 2014 2014

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec

Cash and cash equivalents 468,607 297,624 538,273

Total assets 516,821 333,097 596,756

Share capital ('000 shares) 23,518 23,193 23,193

Shareholder's equity 163,042 299,355 252,828

Equity / assets ratio 0.32 0.90 0.42

Royalty bond 301,115 0 272,170

2015 2014 2015 2014 2014

1.4 - 30.6 1.4 - 30.6 1.1 - 30.6 1.1 - 30.6 1.1 - 31.12

CASH FLOW Q2 Q2 H1 H1 Full year

Depreciation 1,529 1,432 3,075 2,952 5,932

Change in working capital -6,120 -7,303 -5,779 2,259 16,771

Investments in fixed assets -1,360 -353 -1,815 -2,036 -4,497

Free cash flow 1 -59,127 -51,986 -120,641 -12,862 -46,680

2015 2014 2014

OTHER 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec

Share price (DKK) 110.50 70.00 83.00

Market capitalization (MDKK) 2,599 1,624 1,925

Equity per share (DKK) 2 7.01 13.23 11.17

Average number of employees 109 105 103

Products in clinical development (end period) 3 6 6 5

Medicines on the market 1 1 1

Notes: (1) Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operating activities less purchase of property, plant and equipment.

(2) Equity per share is calculated as shareholders equity divided by total number of shares less treasury shares.

(3) In May 2015, Zealand announced start of clinical development of a multiple-dose version of its stable glucagon ana-logue, ZP4207. In September 2014, development of ZP1480 (ABT-719), was discontinued by AbbVie.

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Management’s review

Medicines and development portfolio

Zealand’s product portfolio consists of assets under license collaborations, where all development and

commercial costs are covered outside Zealand, as well as a growing pipeline of proprietary products.

Lixisenatide (Lyxumia®) is on the market (ex-US) as the first Zealand invented medicine available for

patients. In late July, Sanofi, who has global license rights, submitted lixisenatide for registration in the

US. Three products are currently in Phases II-III development and another three in Phase I development:

Out-licensed products and partnered programs – Highlights and outlook

Lixisenatide (Lyxumia®) – GLP-1 receptor agonist for Type 2 diabetes (Sanofi)

Lixisenatide (Lyxumia®) is now available for patients in 40 countries outside the US and with Sanofi

planning additional launches in 2015.

In June, the full results from ELIXA, the Phase IIIb cardiovascular (CV) outcome study for lixisenatide in

6,068 patients with Type 2 diabetes at high CV risk, were presented at the American Diabetes Associa-

tion’s (ADA) 75th Annual Scientific Sessions, establishing lixisenatide as the first GLP-1 receptor agonist

with proven CV safety.

Results from the GetGoal Duo II Phase IIIb trial, also presented at ADA in June, showed potential

advantages of adding lixisenatide to Lantus® (insulin glargine) over a basal-bolus regimen with rapid-

acting insulin.

In late July, Sanofi submitted lixisenatide to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for regulatory ap-

proval in the US.

DANEGAPTIDE

Myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury

ZP4207 GLUCAGON RESCUE PEN

Acute, severe hypoglycemia

ZP4207 GLUCAGON MULTIPLE-DOSE USE

Mild to moderate hypoglycemia

ZP2929

Diabetes/obesity

Several peptide projects and indications

Proprietary pipeline

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LixiLan - Fixed-ratio combination of lixisenatide and insulin glargine (Lantus®) for Type 2 diabetes

(Sanofi)

In July, a positive outcome of the LixiLan-O pivotal trial showed superiority of LixiLan in the reduction of

blood glucose (HbA1c) in 1,170 patients with Type 2 diabetes insufficiently controlled on metformin, both

compared to lixisenatide and compared to insulin glargine 100 units/mL.

Results from the second pivotal trial, LixiLan-L, are expected before the end of Q3 2015. Following

analysis of results from both LixiLan-O and LixiLan-L, Sanofi will determine next steps in the regulatory

process. Currently, submissions are planned for Q4 2015 in the US and Q1 2016 in the EU.

Elsiglutide – GLP-2 receptor agonist for chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (Helsinn Healthcare)

The enrolment of patients with colorectal cancer in the ongoing Phase IIb trial is progressing in line with

expectations. The trial is expected to complete in H1 2016.

The observational study, which Helsinn is conducting to evaluate the incidence rates and severity of

chemotherapy induced diarrhea across Europe and the US, has recently been completed with 1,700

patients with colorectal and breast cancer enrolled. Results from the study are expected in Q1 2016 and

will help design a potential pivotal trial program for elsiglutide.

Collaborations with Boehringer Ingelheim

Under the license collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim on novel glucagon/GLP-1 dual agonists for the

treatment of Type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, expectations remain unchanged for the advancement of a

new lead candidate into clinical development in Q1 2016.

The second collaboration, covering an un-disclosed Zealand-invented peptide project in the cardio-

metabolic field, is progressing towards expected selection of a preclinical development candidate in Q4

2015.

Zealand’s proprietary pipeline – Highlights and outlook

Danegaptide – Gap junction modifier for cardiac reperfusion injuries

Zealand recently completed the enrolment of patients with an acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) into its

Phase II Proof-of-Concept trial. This confirms the expectations that the trial will complete before end 2015

and that results will be available in Q1 2016.

ZP4207 - Stable glucagon ready-to-use rescue pen for severe hypoglycemia in diabetes

In June, results from a Phase I trial showed that ZP4207 is safe and well tolerated after single-dose

administration in 64 healthy volunteers and 20 Type 1 diabetes patients. ZP4207 also showed effects in

raising blood glucose levels in Type 1 diabetes patients after an insulin-induced hypoglycemic event.

Based on the supportive Phase I results, Zealand is progressing ZP4207 towards the next clinical

development phase.

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ZP4207 - Stable glucagon multiple-dose version to control mild/moderate hypoglycemia in diabetes

In May, Zealand advanced a multiple-dose version of ZP4207 into clinical Phase Ib development for the

control of mild to moderate hypoglycemia events. The preclinical and clinical activities are supported by a

DKK 12 million (USD 1.8 million) grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.

Patient enrolment was competed late June and results are expected before the end of Q3 2015.

ZP2929 – Glucagon/GLP-1 dual agonist for type 2 diabetes and/or obesity

Following dialogue with the FDA earlier this year, Zealand is conducting additional preclinical studies in

support of the optimal clinical development route for ZP2929.

Preclinical results on two novel dual acting Zealand peptide therapeutics presented at ADA

GLP-1/GIP dual agonist – Type 2 diabetes/Obesity: Data presented at ADA in June, suggest ZP-DI-70,

Zealand’s novel, potent and selective GLP-1/GIP dual agonist, as a promising new type of treatment for

Type 2 diabetes. Results from animal studies show that ZP-DI-70 has superior body weight lowering

effect compared to existing therapies with a profile suggesting a convenient once-weekly dosing.

GLP-1/gastrin dual agonist – Diabetes: Zealand’s novel GLP-1-gastrin dual agonist ZP3022 has been

shown to increase β cell mass and improve glycemic control in preclinical diabetes models. New data

presented has shown that ZP3022 produce a different gene expression response compared to exendin-4

and may have therapeutic potential in the prevention/delay of β cell dysfunction.

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Financial review (Comparative figures for the same period 2014 are shown in brackets)

Income statement

The net result for the first six months (“H1”) of 2015 was a loss of DKK 132.4 million compared to a loss of

DKK 18.9 million for the same period of 2014. The lower net result is a consequence mainly of a milestone

payment received by Zealand in H1 2014 under the license agreements with Sanofi, while no milestone

payments have been received in H1 2015. Further, net operating expenses were higher during H1 2015

compared to the same period of 2014 due mainly to an increased level of development activities and one-off

severance costs.

Revenue

Zealand received DKK 13.4 million (8.1) in royalty revenue on Sanofi’s sales of Lyxumia in H1 2015,

representing an increase of 65% versus the same period last year. There have been no milestone payments

in H1 2015 while for the same period 2014 Zealand received a milestone payment of DKK 81.2 million from

Sanofi relating to the commencement of the LixiLan Phase III clinical development program.

Royalty expenses

Royalty expenses for H1 2015 were DKK 1.8 million (12.1). Royalty expenses are payments by Zealand to

third parties on the bases of license payments received for Lyxumia®.

Research and development expenses

Research and development expenses for H1 2015 amounted to DKK 114.3 million (82.0) which was in line

with expectations. The increase of DKK 32.2 million compared to 2014 is mainly due to increased

development costs of DKK 10.8 million, severance costs of DKK 6.7 million related to management changes

and non-cash effect warrant expenses of DKK 12.1 million.

Administrative expenses

Administrative expenses for H1 2015 amounted to DKK 19.1 million (14.8). The increase is mainly a

consequence of severance costs related to management changes and non-cash effect warrant expenses.

Other operating income

Other operating income for H1 2015 amounted to DKK 7.7 million (0.1). Other operating income mainly

consists of funding of research costs under the collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim.

Operating result

The operating result for H1 2015 was a loss of DKK -114.1 million (-19.5).

Net financial items

Net financial items consist of interest expenses on the royalty bond, amortization of costs relating to the

royalty bond, interest income, banking fees and regulations based on changes in exchange rates. Net

financial items for H1 2015 amounted to DKK -20.5 million (0.6).

Result from ordinary activities before tax

Result from ordinary activities before tax for H1 2015 came to DKK -134.6 million (-18.9).

Tax on ordinary activities

With a negative result from ordinary activities in H1 and financial guidance pointing towards a negative result

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also for the full year, Zealand expects to be eligible to receive up to DKK 5.9 million in corporate tax income

for 2015 of which DKK 2.2 (0.0) million have been recognized for the period.

No deferred tax asset has been recognized in the statement of financial position due to uncertainty whether

tax losses carried forward can be utilized.

Net result and comprehensive income

Net result for H1 2015 amounted to DKK -132.4 million (-18.9).

Equity

Equity stood at DKK 163.0 million (299.4) at the end of the period, corresponding to an equity ratio of 32%

(90).

Capital expenditure

Investments in new laboratory equipment for the period amounted to DKK 1.8 million (2.0).

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to DKK -118.8 million (-10.8), cash flow from investing activities

to DKK -1.8 million (22.3) of which DKK 0.0 million (24.4) relates to sale of securities, and cash flow from

financing activities to DKK 25.0 million (0.0) relating to exercise of warrants. The total cash flow for H1 2015

amounted to DKK -95.6 million (11.4).

Cash and cash equivalents

As of 30 June 2015, Zealand had cash and cash equivalents of DKK 468.6 million (297.6). The increase is

mainly explained by the royalty bond issued in December 2014 adding DKK 272.2 million of cash to the

company.

Key financial development in Q2 2015

Revenue in the second quarter amounted to DKK 7.1 million (4.3) and relates to royalty income to Zealand

from Sanofi’s commercial sales of Lyxumia®. This represents an increase of 64% versus the same period

last year.

Total operating expenses amounted to DKK 70.7 million (51.8). The increase of DKK 18.7 million is mainly

explained by non-cash effect warrant expenses of DKK 10.8 million and by increased development costs of

DKK 4.3 million.

Net result for the second quarter amounted to DKK -76.8 million (-47.7)

Financial guidance for 2015

Zealand’s financial guidance for 2015 has been slightly changed due to exchange rate impact.

Royalty revenue from Sanofi’s global sales of lixisenatide (Lyxumia®) is expected to grow, but no specific

guidance on the level of 2015 royalties can be provided, as Sanofi has yet to provide guidance on full-year

sales of Lyxumia®. As for the additional revenue from event driven milestone payments from partners,

expectations have been raised to DKK 155 million / EUR 21 million (from previously expected DKK 140

million / EUR 19 million) due to appreciation of the US-dollar.

Net operating expenses in 2015 are still expected at a range of DKK 225-235 million / EUR 30-32 million.

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Events after the end of the reporting period

There have been no specific events with a direct effect on the financial performance of Zealand after the end

of the reporting period.

Risk factors

This interim report contains forward-looking statements, including forecasts of future expenses as well as

expected business related events. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties as various factors,

some of which are beyond the control of Zealand, may cause actual results and performance to differ

materially from the forecasts made in this interim report. Without being exhaustive, such factors include e.g.

general economic and business conditions, including legal issues, scientific and clinical results, fluctuations

in currencies etc. A more extensive description of risk factors can be found in the 2014 Annual Report under

the section Risk management and internal control.

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Management’s statements on the interim report

The Board of Directors and the Executive Management have today considered and adopted the interim

report of Zealand Pharma A/S for the period 1 January – 30 June 2015. The interim report has not been

audited or reviewed by the company’s auditor.

The report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 as endorsed by the EU and the additional Danish

disclosure requirements for listed companies. The accounting principles are unchanged in the first six

months of 2015 and reference is made to the Annual Report 2014 for a more detailed description of the

accounting policies.

In our opinion, the interim report gives a true and fair view of the Group’s assets, equity and liabilities and

financial position at 30 June 2015 as well as of the results of the Group’s operations and cash flow for the

period 1 January – 30 June 2015.

Moreover, in our opinion, the Management’s Review gives a true and fair view of the development in the

company’s operations and financial conditions, of the net result for the period and the financial position while

also describing the most significant risks and uncertainty factors that may affect the Group.

Copenhagen, 28 August 2015

Executive Management

Britt Meelby Jensen Mats Blom

President and CEO Senior Vice President and CFO

Board of Directors

Martin Nicklasson Rosemary Crane Catherine Moukheibir

Chairman Vice Chairman

Peter Benson Alain Munoz Michael Owen

Helle Størum Christian Thorkildsen Jens Peter Stenvang

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Financial statements CONSOLIDATED 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014

INCOME STATEMENT (DKK '000) Q2 Q2 H1 H1 Full Year

Revenue 7,061 4,294 13,400 89,291 153,773

Royalty expenses -920 -581 -1,774 -12,055 -13,776

Gross profit 6,141 3,713 11,626 77,236 139,997

Research and development expenses -62,481 -45,115 -114,277 -82,041 -180,036

Administrative expenses -11,597 -6,841 -19,087 -14,830 -39,826

Other operating income 3,369 131 7,657 131 6,328

Operating result -64,568 -48,112 -114,081 -19,504 -73,537

Financial income -2,079 383 381 638 3,064

Financial expenses -12,355 -12 -20,850 -25 -2,017

Result from ordinary activities before tax -79,002 -47,741 -134,550 -18,891 -72,490

Tax on ordinary activities 2,195 0 2,195 0 7,500

Net result for the period -76,807 -47,741 -132,355 -18,891 -64,990

Comprehensive income for the period -76,807 -47,741 -132,355 -18,891 -64,990

Earnings per share - basic (DKK) -3.39 -2.11 -5.79 -0.83 -2.87

Earnings per share - diluted (DKK) -3.39 -2.10 -5.79 -0.83 -2.87

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF 2015 2014 2014

FINANCIAL POSITION (DKK '000) 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec

ASSETS

Plant and machinery 15,082 17,424 15,994

Other fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment 1,404 341 1,573

Leasehold improvements 881 1,381 1,060

Deposits 2,633 2,645 2,693

Non current assets total 20,000 21,791 21,320

Trade receivables 15,313 11 25,031

Prepaid expenses 11,489 12,623 2,209

Other receivables 1,412 1,048 9,923

Cash and cash equivalents 468,607 297,624 538,273

Current assets total 496,821 311,306 575,436

Total assets 516,821 333,097 596,756

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Share capital 23,518 23,193 23,193

Retained earnings 139,524 276,162 229,635

Equity total 163,042 299,355 252,828

Royalty bond 296,115 0 267,170

Non-current liability 296,115 0 267,170

Trade payables 16,278 9,733 18,487

Royalty bond 5,000 0 5,000

Prepayment from customers 8,430 2,672 14,383

Other liabilities 27,956 21,337 38,888

Current liabilities 57,664 33,742 76,758

Total liabilities 353,779 33,742 343,928

Total equity and liability 516,821 333,097 596,756

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CONSOLIDATED 2015 2014 2014

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (DKK '000) H1 H1 Full Year

Net result for the period -132,355 -18,891 -64,990

Adjustments 18,621 4,696 6,559

Change in working capital -5,779 2,259 16,771

Cash flow from operating activities before financing items -119,513 -11,936 -41,660

Financial income received 270 1,135 1,494

Financial expenses paid 417 -25 -2,017

Cash flow from operating activities -118,826 -10,826 -42,183

Change in deposit 60 -75 -123

Purchase of property, plant and equipment -1,815 -2,036 -4,497

Disposal of securities 0 24,383 24,383

Cash flow from investing activities -1,755 22,272 19,763

Proceeds from issuance of royalty bond 0 0 298,675

Payment for debt issue costs 0 0 -26,505

Capital increase 24,961 0 0

Cash flow from financing activities 24,961 0 272,170

Decrease / increase in cash and cash equivalents -95,620 11,446 249,750

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 538,273 286,178 286,178

Exchange rate adjustments 25,954 0 2,345

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 468,607 297,624 538,273

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF Share Retained

CHANGES IN EQUITY (DKK '000) Capital earnings Total

Equity at 1 January 2015 23,193 229,635 252,828

Warrants compensation expenses 0 16,748 16,748

Capital increase 325 24,636 24,961

Exchange rate adjustments 0 860 860

Comprehensive income for the period 0 -132,355 -132,355

Equity at 30 June 2015 23,518 139,524 163,042

Equity at 1 January 2014 23,193 292,948 316,141

Warrants compensation expenses 0 2,105 2,105

Comprehensive income for the period 0 -18,891 -18,891

Equity at 30 June 2014 23,193 276,162 299,355

Changes in share capital

Share capital at 31 December 2014 23,193 Capital increase at 21 March 2015 121 Capital increase at 11 April 2015 106 Capital increase at 2 June 2015 51 Capital increase at 20 June 2015 47

Share capital at 30 June 2015 23,518